healthy |ˈhelθē|adjective ( healthier , healthiest )in good health: : feeling fit and healthy.• (of a part of the body) not diseased : healthy cells.• indicative of, conducive to, or promoting good health : a healthy appetite | a healthy balanced diet.• (of a person's attitude) sensible and well balanced : a healthy contempt for authority.• figurative in a good condition• desirable; beneficial• A conscious choice; A life-long commitment.

Saturday, November 26, 2011

My 1st Vegetarian Anniversary

1 year ago tomorrow I made a huge change in my life. I had lost about 30 pounds, but was no where near where I wanted to be in terms of weight loss and my life. I still binge-ate at McDonalds at least once a week and I had no idea what I could do to stop this. I felt out of control.

I decided to become a vegetarian for the wrong reasons. You should never make a huge dietary change or remove a food group for weight loss reasons and I realize this now. I don't maintain my current lifestyle for the same reasons that I started with. I have done lots of research since cutting meat and most dairy from my diet and for me, it will be a lifelong thing.

Not eating meat has increased my energy, regulated my digestive system, and has changed my food pallet. I was never really a fan of vegetables prior to my decision to become a vegetarian. This is changed completely. I love almost all vegetables and all fruits and they are staples in my diet.

I don't push my lifestyle on anyone, but I encourage people to do research for themselves and make decisions based on that. If you aren't ready to cut meat out of your life entirely try taking a small step like "Meatless Monday".

Have you made any huge changes in your diet that you have loved or hated? Tell me about them :)

Thank you for all the kind words of support about my personal struggles at this time. Your emails and comments have been very helpful and insightful. I will give you an update on what is happening soon.

Disclaimer

I am not a registered dietician, nutritionist or physiotherapist. This is a blog of my own opinions and experiences with food, weight loss, and exercise. Please consult your doctor or other medical professional when it comes to your own weight loss and exercise regimen. What I post is not meant to be taken as professional advice or research.